Whirlpool Dishwasher Door Gasket Parts — Models & Compatibility

You notice water pooling under your Whirlpool dishwasher after every cycle. The door feels loose when you close it, and dishes aren't coming out as clean as they used to. Nine times out of ten, it's the door gasket — that rubber seal along the door edge that keeps water where it belongs. This hub covers the W10542314 replacement gasket kit that fits dozens of Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, and Kenmore models.

Is This the Right Part for Your Model?

Check your dishwasher's model number — it's usually on a sticker inside the door frame or along the top edge when you open it. This gasket fits models like WDT710PAYM3, WDF510PAYS6, GU2275XTVY1, and many others in the GU and WDF series. If your model starts with those letters, you're likely in the right place.

About This Replacement Part

The W10542314 is a complete door gasket and strike kit that replaces worn or damaged seals causing leaks and poor cleaning performance. The gasket can develop tears or gaps over time, especially at the corners where the door flexes most. When that happens, water escapes during the wash cycle and spray pressure drops — your dishes don't get clean because the system can't maintain proper pressure. The kit includes both the gasket and the strike components needed for a complete seal repair.

Common Signs You Need This Part

• Water pooling under the dishwasher — the most obvious sign of gasket failure
• Door won't close properly or feels loose when latched
• Dishes not cleaning well — lost pressure from air gaps in the seal
• Visible tears or gaps in the existing rubber gasket

Installation Overview

This is one of the easier dishwasher repairs you'll tackle. Most people complete it in 15-30 minutes with no special tools. One installer shared their process: "Removed the old gasket, cleaned gasket grove, placed new gasket in warm water then found center of new gasket." That warm water trick makes the rubber more pliable and easier to work with — especially important for getting smooth corners.

The key is starting at the top center and working your way around each side. You'll likely have about an inch of extra gasket material on each side that naturally curves toward the door center — that's normal. The strike components install separately and help the latch mechanism seat properly against the new gasket.

Compatible Model Series

This gasket works across multiple Whirlpool-manufactured brands. The most common series include WDT (Whirlpool built-in), WDF (Whirlpool front control), and GU (older Whirlpool/KitchenAid models). If you've got a Maytag or Kenmore dishwasher manufactured by Whirlpool, check your model number against the compatibility list below.

Price and Availability

The W10542314 kit runs $51.99 and includes everything you need — the gasket, strike components, and installation hardware. That's significantly less than a service call, and you'll have your dishwasher back in action the same day. Plus, you won't have to wait a week for a technician appointment.